South32’s manganese production reported at 2,717kwmt

Australia Manganese saleable production increased to 1,660kwmt in the December 2025 half year, as the operation delivered planned volumes after executing its recovery plan following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Megan. FY26 production guidance remains unchanged at 3,200kwmt, subject to potential impacts from the wet season.

Sales increased to 1,809kwmt in the December 2025 half year, as shipping rates reached full capacity following the commissioning of new wharf infrastructure, enabling a planned drawdown of inventory.

South Africa Manganese saleable production decreased by 2% (or 25kwmt) to 1,057kwmt in the December 2025 half year, reflecting planned maintenance and underground development at Wessels. FY26 production guidance remains unchanged at 2,000kwmt, with further planned maintenance scheduled in the March 2026 quarter.